Mickela is graciously hosted by the indigenous guardians of the land of Aotearoa (New Zealand), the Maori iwi (tribe) of Ngati Whatua Orakei in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland). Mickela learns the dance, music, te reo Maori language, and traditions that have been passed down by the elders for generations, including the powerful Haka that has become the symbol of Maori pride throughout the world!

Mickela is graciously hosted by the indigenous guardians of the land of Aotearoa (New Zealand), the Maori iwi (tribe) of Ngati Whatua Orakei in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland). Mickela learns the dance, music, te reo Maori language, and traditions that have been passed down by the elders for generations, including the powerful Haka that has become the symbol of Maori pride throughout the world!

Mickela continues her adventures in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand), with the Maori iwi (tribe) of Ngati Whatua Orakei to celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year. This celebration represents a time when whanau (family) come together to look back to the past, reflect on the present, and look forward into the future, of making wishes for a brighter year to come!

Mickela continues her adventures in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand), with the Maori iwi (tribe) of Ngati Whatua Orakei to celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year. This celebration represents a time when whanau (family) come together to look back to the past, reflect on the present, and look forward into the future, of making wishes for a brighter year to come!

Of the 16 federally recognized tribes in Taiwan, Mickela meets with the Amis tribe, the largest of the tribes, along with members of the Tsou tribe, to learn the indigenous oral traditions of dance and song. From learning the nose flute to cooking with traditional bamboo to learning how these tribes are empowering the next generation, Mickela is taken right in these communities with open arms.

Of the 16 federally recognized tribes in Taiwan, Mickela meets with the Amis tribe, the largest of the tribes, along with members of the Tsou tribe, to learn the indigenous oral traditions of dance and song. From learning the nose flute to cooking with traditional bamboo to learning how these tribes are empowering the next generation, Mickela is taken right in these communities with open arms.

Mickela explores Tainan City, Taiwan's oldest city (also known as the birthplace of Taiwan), through food, drumming, and dance. With a long history of foreign occupation including by the Dutch, the Japanese, and the Han Chinese, Tainan City is known for its cultural diversity, its rich history, and its burgeoning food scene driven by young Taiwanese.

Mickela explores Tainan City, Taiwan's oldest city (also known as the birthplace of Taiwan), through food, drumming, and dance. With a long history of foreign occupation including by the Dutch, the Japanese, and the Han Chinese, Tainan City is known for its cultural diversity, its rich history, and its burgeoning food scene driven by young Taiwanese.

Mickela ends this Season 8 in Havana, Cuba, dancing her way through every party of the city - from feeling the spirituality of the Orishas to dancing salsa in the streets of Havana to learning and experiencing Cuba's strong and almost forgotten Chinese history. She also meets with the next generation of Cubanos fighting to keep their culture alive through dance and the arts.

Mickela ends this Season 8 in Havana, Cuba, dancing her way through every party of the city - from feeling the spirituality of the Orishas to dancing salsa in the streets of Havana to learning and experiencing Cuba's strong and almost forgotten Chinese history. She also meets with the next generation of Cubanos fighting to keep their culture alive through dance and the arts.